Zinc competes for absorption with copper, iron,12, 13calcium,14 and magnesium.15 A multimineral supplement will help prevent mineral imbalances that can result from taking high amounts of zinc for extended periods of time.
N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) may increase urinary excretion of zinc.16 Long-term users of NAC may consider adding supplements of zinc and copper.
Certain medicines interact with this supplement.
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